This is the late Reverend Fleetwood Erwin singing.
Archive for May, 2010
Devotional, Our World is in need of Restoration
27
May
“And prayed unto him; and he was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord he was God.” (2 Chronicles 33:13)
Manasseh, was one of the most wicked kings to reign over Judah. And he reigned fifty-five years which was the longest any king reigned over Judah. Because of his great wickedness, God sent judgment upon him in the form of captivity. He was bound in chains and taken to Babylon as a prisoner. But that is not the end of the story. In an amazing turn of events, Manasseh was eventually restored to his throne in Judah. Our verse tells how it happened. It is a great picture of the work of the Gospel.
In our verse is the supplication, salvation, and sanctification of Manasseh.
Supplication. “Prayed unto him.” Affliction did its work on Manasseh, and it humbled him before the Lord until he prayed and sought God’s help. This prayer should encourage any sinner to seek God’s help. It makes no difference how great your sin is, you can still pray to God and seek His deliverance.
Salvation. “Heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom.” Two features of Manasseh’s salvation immediately arrest our attention. First the greatness of his salvation. It was a most astounding change for a king hauled off in chains to Babylon to be set free to be king again in Judah. But it happened. God is able to do great wonders. And the greatest of wonders is soul salvation. Second, the grace of his salvation. If ever a man did not deserve to be restored to his throne, it was Manasseh. But God’s grace abounded. It works this way in salvation, too. The worst of sinners can be marvelously saved by God.
Sanctification. “Then Manasseh knew that the Lord he was God.” Salvation increased Manasseh’s spiritual knowledge. It always does. When you experience soul salvation, your knowledge will become sanctified with spiritual truths. You will grow in the knowledge of the Lord. The Bible will no longer be a closed book.
Dr. K. E. Harris
Devotional, “The Lord is my Shepherd”
27
May
Text of entire devotional.
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Welcome to Union Baptist Church
27
May
Believers in Jesus are gathered for worship at a recent Union Baptist morning service.
Union Baptist Church is located in the heart of Buford, GA, convenient to all of our schools and main streets. We are a caring and loving body of Christ and are hopeful that you will join worship each and every Sunday.
We are praying God’s greatest blessings upon you!